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In the wake of Thursday's announcement that Linkin Park have a new singer, drummer, single, album and tour, singer Cedric Bixler-Zavala of The Mars Volta posted on social media a reminder that new vocalist Emily Armstrong had gone to court in support of now-convicted rapist actor Danny Masterson, who is serving a 30-years-to-life prison sentence.

Linkin Park guitarist Brad Delson has announced he'll be sitting out the band's tour in support of From Zero. On Instagram, he posted, "I’ve always felt deeply connected to and proud of our live performances. Over the years I’ve realized I thrive most when I’m actively working with my bandmates behind the scenes––in the studio, collaborating on our new music, and helping build our live show." 

Tickets to Linkin Park's September 11th gig at LA's Kia Forum sold out in less than one hour. 

Oasis management might regret giving Liam Gallagher control of his Twitter/X account again. 

Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl 59 Halftime Show on Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Patti Scialfa, Bruce Springsteen's wife of 33 years and bandmate for over 40, has revealed that she's had a rare form of blood cancer know as multiple myeloma since 2018. The news came out during the premiere showing of the film Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Sunday. Scialfa finally talks about her diagnosis and how its affected her ability to tour with the band in the documentary.

There's yet another Jimi Hendrix documentary in the works. Jimi, which is authorized by the Hendrix estate, will cover the launch of his career and be directed by Bao Nguyen, who helmed the Emmy-nominated Netflix doc The Greatest Night in Pop about the recording of "We Are the World."

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RIP: Lyricist and Songwriters Hall of Fame member Will Jennings died in his home in Tyler, Texas Friday at the age of 80. Jennings won two Best Original Song Oscars — in 1983 for "Up Where We Belong" and in 1997 for "My Heart Will Go On." He also co-wrote "Tears in Heaven" with Eric Clapton and collaborated with Steve Winwood on his four solo albums from 1980 to 1990, including the number-one singles "Higher Love" and "Roll With It."

RIP: Bassist Herbie Flowers passed away. He played the iconic bass line in Lou Reed's "Walk on the Wild Side", which was repurposed for the song "Can I Kick It" by A Tribe Called Quest. 

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RIP: YouTube subscribers to firearms expert Paul Harrell learned that he died at 58 from pancreatic cancer - from Harrell himself. 

MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice grossed a huge $110 million in its opening weekend – giving it a $10 million dollar revenue, since it cost $100 million to produce. 

AND FINALLY – you will need to wait a little longer for Grand Theft Auto 6

ComicBook.com says we won't be playing 'Grand Theft Auto 6' next year.  

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